Panasonic CF-R1 Series User manual

Reference Manual
Personal Computer
®
Contents
Key Combinations ..............................................2
LED Indicators .................................................... 3
Touch Pad ........................................................... 4
Standby/Hibernation Functions ........................6
Security Measures ............................................10
Computing on the Road ...................................14
Battery Power ...................................................16
SD-MovieStage ................................................. 20
PC Cards ........................................................... 21
SD Memory Card/MultiMedia Card ..................22
RAM Module ......................................................29
External Display ............................................... 30
USB Devices ..................................................... 31
Modem ............................................................... 32
LAN ....................................................................34
Setup Utility ......................................................36
Technical Information ......................................42
DMI Viewer ........................................................ 43
List of Error Codes ........................................... 44
Dealing with Problems (Advanced) ................. 46
Illustrations in this Reference Manual
NOTE:NOTE provides a useful fact or helpful information.
CAUTION:CAUTION indicates a condition that may result in minor or moderate injury.
WARNING:WARNING indicates a hazard that may result in moderate or serious injury.
Windows 2000 : Information for Microsoft Windows®2000 Professional users.
Windows XP : Information for Microsoft Windows®XP Professional users.
Enter : This illustration means to press the [Enter] key.
Fn + F5 : This illustration means to press and hold the [Fn] key, then press the [F5] key.
[Start]* - [Run]: This illustration means to click [Start]*, then to click [Run].
(For some applications, you may need to double-click.)
*Windows XP : [start]
page: When the cursor is moved to an item under [Contents] or to page (green display), the
shape of the cursor will change to . Under this condition, if characters are tapped (or a
click is made), the corresponding page in the Reference Manual will be displayed.
: This illustration means to refer to the Operating Instructions.
Windows 2000 screens are used in this manual when no specific OS notes are required.
Some of the illustrations in this manual may differ slightly in shape from the actual items in order to make the
explanation easier to understand.
Model No. CF-R1 Series
We recommend that this Reference Manual be printed.
2000 XP
If the user has logged on without the administrator authority, some functions may not be executable, and some screens may
not be displayed as shown in this manual. If this happens, log on with the administrator authority to enable these functions.
NOTE

2
Pressing this key combination adjusts the brightness
of LCD. The brightness setting is stored in memory
separately under the condition the AC adaptor is
connected and under the condition the AC adaptor
is not connected.
By pressing this key combination, you can select ei-
ther an external display, LCD or simultaneous.
(page 30)
Pressing this key combination turns on/off audio from
the internal speakers and headphone jack. Rebooting
the computer, or powering off then on, restores the
speaker setting of the Setup Utility.
Pressing this key combination adjusts the volume of
the internal speakers and headphone jack.
Pressing this key combination causes the current
screen on the display to be saved to memory, and
powers off the computer. ( page 7)
Pressing this key combination displays the remain-
ing battery capacity on the screen. ( page 16)
Pressing this key combination causes the current
screen on the display to be saved to the hard disk,
and powers off the computer. ( page 7)
Key Combinations
CAUTION
Do not press the following key combinations repeatedly in (quick) succession.
Do not press the following key combinations while using the touch pad (mouse) or other keys.
LCD brightness con-
trol ( down)
LCD brightness con-
trol ( up)
Display change
Speakers on/off switch
Volume control
(down)
Volume control ( up)
Power off using the
standby function
Remaining capacity of
the battery pack
Power off using the
hibernation function
Fn + F1
Fn + F3
Fn + F4
Fn + F5
Fn + F7
Fn + F9
Fn + F6
Key Functions Popup Window
ON
OFF
*
Fn + F2
Remaining
capacity (%)
display
Battery pack is
not inserted.
* When [Disable] is set for [Fn+F7/Fn+F10 Key] with the Setup Utility, this key combination becomes inoperable.
CAUTION
Disabling the speakers will also disable the
warning beep.
If a speaker is connected to the USB port, this
key combination cannot be used.
NOTE
Windows XP
When switching to a different user with the Fast User Switching function, these key operations may not work. In this case,
log on with the administrator authority again, not using the Fast User Switching function, and try the operation once more.
This key combination cannot be used to ad-
just the volume of the warning beep.
If a speaker is connected to the USB port, this
key combination cannot be used.
NOTE
*
Fn + F 10

3
This indicator lights green when Caps Lock is pressed. Subsequent
non-shifted input is capitalized.
These indicators light green when NumLk is pressed. This causes a
portion of the keyboard to function as a numeric keypad. The [Enter] key
functions differently depending on the application.
This indicator lights green when ScrLk is pressed. Scroll lock func-
tions differently depending on the application.
This indicator lights when the hard disk drive is accessed.
This indicator lights when the SD memory card or MultiMedia Card is
accessed.
Not lit : Power off / Hibernation mode
Green : Power on
Blinking green : Standby mode
Not lit : AC adaptor or battery pack not connected or charg-
ing not being performed.
Orange : Charging in progress.
Green : Charging finished.
Red : Battery is low
(remaining battery capacity is approx. 9% or less).
Blinking red : Battery pack or charging malfunction.
Blinking orange :Unable to recharge due to violation of temperature
limits.
(The ambient temperature is outside the allowable
range. Once the allowable range requirement is sat-
isfied, charging begins automatically.)
Caps Lock
NumLk (Numeric
key)
ScrLk (Scroll lock)
Hard disk drive
status
SD memory card
status
Power status
Battery pack
status
LED Indicators

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Touch Pad
Use the touch pad to move the cursor on the display and perform normal computer
operations.
By design the touch pad is to be used with a finger tip only. Therefore, do not use
any other type implement on the touch pad, i.e. stylus, pen, or pencil eraser.
NOTE
or
Two quick taps, but on the
second tap leaving your
finger down (applying
pressure) and moving it
on the work surface.
or
Function Touch Pad Operation
Moving the Cursor
Tapping/Clicking
Double-Tapping/
Double-Clicking
Dragging
Scroll
or
Move the tip of your finger
lightly over the surface.
Left Button
Right Button
Work Surface
clicking
tapping
double-tapping double-clicking
NOTE
Refer to [Mouse Properties]* for information on basic operations other than the
above.
*Windows 2000 : [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [Mouse]
Windows XP : [start] - [Control Panel] - [Printers and Other Hardware] - [Mouse]
Trace the circumference of the
work surface.
While holding down the
button, moving your finger
on the work surface

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Touch Pad
Handling the Touch Pad
Do not place any object on the work surface or press down forcefully with sharp-
pointed objects (e.g., nails) or hard objects that can leave marks (e.g., pencils
and ball point pens).
Try to avoid having any harmful substances such as oil, come in contact with the
touch pad. The cursor may not work properly in such cases.
When the touch pad becomes dirty:
Wipe to remove dirty areas by using a dry soft cloth such as gauze or a soft cloth
first applied with detergent diluted with water and then thoroughly wrung.
Do not use benzene or thinner, or disinfectant-type alcohol.

6
Standby/Hibernation Functions
Function
Where data is saved to
Speed
Requires power supply
Starting Up Your Computer Quickly
Differences between the standby and hibernation functions
Hibernation function
Hard disk
Somewhat slow
Power is not required to maintain data
Standby function
Memory
Fast
Yes (if power is cut, all data is lost)
If the computer will not be operated for an extended period of time, it is recom-
mended that hibernation mode be used instead of the standby mode.
NOTE
Setting for Initiating the Standby or Hibernation Function Using the Power Switch
If you use the standby or hibernation function, you can shut down the computer without
closing programs and documents. Upon restarting your computer from either the standby
or hibernation mode, you can immediately continue working in all programs, or docu-
ments that were open at the time the computer was placed into standby or hibernation
mode.
Windows 2000
1Select [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [Power Options],
in [Hibernate] add the check mark for [Enable hibernate sup-
port] and select [Apply]
2In [Advanced], select [Standby] or [Hibernate] for [When I press
the power button on my computer:], then select [OK]
Windows XP
1Select [start] - [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance]
- [Power Options], in [Hibernate] add the check mark for [En-
able hibernation] and select [Apply]
2In [Advanced], select [Stand by] or [Hibernate] for [When I press
the power button on my computer:], then select [OK]

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Standby/Hibernation Functions
Standby Mode
or
Hibernation Mode
The computer should be set for standby or hibernation function. ( page 6).
(After releasing your finger from the
power switch, do not touch the power
switch until the power indicator goes
off or blinks.)
With the method below, you can shut down the computer by using the standby
function.
Fn + F7 ( page 2)
Windows 2000
In [Start] - [Shut Down], select [Stand by].
Windows XP
In [start] - [Turn Off Computer], select [Stand By].
With the method below, you can shut down the computer by using the hiberna-
tion function.
Fn + F10 ( page 2)
Windows 2000
In [Start] - [Shut Down], select [Hibernate].
Windows XP
In [start] - [Turn Off Computer], press and hold Shift , then select [Hibernate].
Shutting Down Using the Standby or Hibernation Function
CAUTION
NOTE
* When the speaker function is disabled, e.g., by setting [Disable] for [Speaker] with the Setup
Utility ( page 37) or by the key combination Fn + F4 , there will be no beep sound.
Slide the power switch; at the “beep*” sound,
release your finger
At the “beep*” sound, release your finger from the power switch. If you continue
to slide the switch and hold it for more than four seconds, the computer will emit
a second “beep*” then power off. Data not previously saved will be lost.
Windows 2000
Even if, [When I press the power button on my computer:] is set to [Power Off]
with [Control Panel] - [Power Options] - [Advanced], the power switch is slid for
more than four seconds and is not released, a second “beep*” will sound and the
power will go off, although the computer will not completely shut down.
Windows XP
Even if, [When I press the power button on my computer:] is set to [Shut down]
with [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] - [Power Options] - [Ad-
vanced], the power switch is slid for more than four seconds and is not released,
a second “beep*” will sound and the power will go off, although the computer will
not completely shut down.

8
When [Standby]* or [Hibernate] is selected as the setting for [When I close the lid of my
portable computer:], the computer will enter either the standby or hibernation mode
when the display is closed. Operation will resume when the display is opened. Even if
the display is closed after the computer has entered either the standby or hibernation
mode, operation will resume when the display is opened. If the computer does not
resume when the display is opened, slide the power switch.
*Windows XP : [Stand by]
After the display returns, the computer needs a short period of time to reinitialize.
This takes about 15 seconds. Do not shut down or restart Windows, or enter
either the standby or hibernation mode again during this time, as this may subse-
quently cause Windows to operate abnormally.
When operation resumes, devices such as a mouse, modem or PC Cards may
not function properly. In such cases, you will need to restart your computer or
reinitialize the individual devices.
Avoid the following until the power is completely turned off when turning off the
computer by using the standby or hibernation functions, or resuming operation
from the standby or hibernation.
Touch the keyboard (excluding password input), touch pad, or power switch.
Connect or disconnect the AC adaptor.
Close or open the display.
Even when a password has been set in the Setup Utility, does not appear
when the computer resumes from the standby or hibernation mode.
If you want to use the security function when using the standby or hibernation
mode, use the Windows password as follows:
Windows 2000
Set the password in [Control Panel] - [Users and Passwords], then add the check
mark for [Prompt for password when computer goes off standby] in [Control Panel]
- [Power Options] - [Advanced].
Windows XP
Select the account to change in [Control Panel] - [User Accounts] and set the
password, then add the check mark for [Prompt for password when computer
resumes from standby] in [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] -
[Power Options] - [Advanced].
Slide the power switch
Resuming Operation
CAUTION
Standby/Hibernation Functions

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Standby/Hibernation Functions
Do not use the standby or hibernation function when using the network function.
Save all data before powering off your computer.
When restarting from or shutting down to the standby or hibernation mode, do not
touch the touch pad (or move the mouse if one is connected). These devices may fail
to operate, you will then need to restart your computer using the keyboard.
Do not enter the standby or hibernation mode during the following periods (you may
corrupt your data or file):
• While the floppy disk drive is being accessed, or hard disk drive indicator ( ) or
SD memory card indicator ( ) is on.
• While playing/recording audio files and playing an MPEG file.
• While communications software is being used.
Do not enter the standby or hibernation mode during the following periods. The
standby or hibernation function may not work, or the computer (or peripherals) may
fail to work properly.
• When a file in an external device such as a CD-ROM drive, external hard disk, or
ATA card is opened, the standby or hibernation function may not work. In such
cases, close the file.
• LAN cards (port), SCSI cards and modem cards (port) etc. may not recover after
entering the standby or hibernation mode. If this occurs, restart the computer.
• When a USB device is in use or is connected to the computer (note: only for some
USB devices). If this occurs, remove the USB device temporarily and restart the
computer.
If you hold down on Alt , Ctrl or Shift to enter the standby or hibernation mode,
after resuming operation, you must press the same key. For example, if you hold
down on Shift while sliding the power switch, upon resuming, if you do not press
Shift again, only capital letters will result from typing.
Slide the power switch and hold it for more than four seconds to power off the com-
puter only when the computer locks up. Data not previously saved will be lost.
In the standby mode, power is consumed. If a PC Card is inserted, more of that
power is consumed. When all power has been consumed, all data saved at standby
is lost since it is retained in memory. We therefore recommend plugging in the AC
adaptor when using the standby function.
If the standby or hibernation function is used repeatedly, the computer may not work
properly. To stabilize computer operations, we recommend shutting down Windows
on a regular basis (about once a week) without using the standby or hibernation
function.
Do not insert or remove peripherals while your computer is in the standby or hiberna-
tion mode; abnormal operation may result.
Precautions for Using the Standby or Hibernation Function

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Function to use
Supervisor Password
User Password
SD Memory Card Se-
curity Function
Hard Disk Lock
Security Measures
Situation
You do not want your computer to be used without permission
You do not want the data on the hard disk to be read, or data to
be written to the hard disk, in cases including theft.
To prevent unauthorized access of your computer, the various security measures are provided below.
When you do not want your computer to be used without permission
Reference
below
page 24
page 13
You should set your “Supervisor Password” and “User Password” (The User Password
can only be set when the Supervisor Password has been set).
Without the password, access to your computer is impossible.
Starting up when the password is set
(When [Password on boot] of the [Security] menu is set to [Enable].)
Enter your password* and press Enter .
Three incorrect attempts
or
No password for about a minute
The correct password
Will Start
Will Not Start
(Power off)
If entering the Setup Utility with Supervisor Password
You can register all items of the Setup Utility ( page 36).
If entering the Setup Utility with User Password
You can not register [Advanced] menu.
The User Password can be changed only when [User Password Protection] has
been set to [No Protection]. The User Password cannot be deleted.
F9 does not work.
*Supervisor Password or User Password set in the Setup Utility (not the Windows password).
When [Password on boot] in the Setup Utility is set to [Disable], the password is not
necessary when the computer is started up, but the password becomes necessary
when the Setup Utility is started up. This alternative makes it possible to prevent the
contents of the Setup Utility from being changed.
NOTE
Windows has a security function that differs from the security function of the Setup Utility. For detailed informa-
tion, refer to the Windows help.
NOTE

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Security Measures
Do not input your password while holding down on Shift or Ctrl .
Use only the upper horizontal row of numeric keys to input your password.
Do not forget your password. If your Supervisor Password is forgotten you will
be unable to use your computer. Contact Panasonic Technical Support.
When running the Setup Utility, do not leave your computer even for a short
time, as the possibility exists for the password to be set/changed by another
person.
Setting the Supervisor Password (enabling, changing, disabling)
1Run the Setup Utility ( page 36)
2Using either or , select [Security]
3Using either or , select [Set Supervisor Password] and
press Enter
4<Only when the Supervisor Password has been set>
Enter your password at the [Enter Current Password] and press
Enter
5Enter your password at the [Enter New Password] and press
Enter
To disable the Supervisor Password
Press only Enter
CAUTION
6Re-enter your password at the [Confirm New Password] and
press Enter
To disable the Supervisor Password
Press only Enter
7At the [Setup Notice], press Enter
8Press F10 and select [Yes], then press Enter
Your password will not be displayed on the screen.
Limit your password to seven characters. Note that there is no distinction
between upper and lower case letters.
Only the alphabet keys or number keys can be used. Note that the space
bar and function keys cannot be used.
NOTE

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Security Measures
Do not input your password while holding down on Shift or Ctrl .
Use only the upper horizontal row of numeric keys to input your password.
Do not forget your password. If a password is forgotten, you will be unable to use
your computer. Contact Panasonic Technical Support.
When running the Setup Utility, do not leave your computer even for a short time.
Setting the User Password (enabling, changing, disabling)
1Run the Setup Utility ( page 36)
2Using either or , select [Security]
3Using either or , select [Set User Password] and press
Enter
4<Only when the User Password has been set>
Enter your password at the [Enter Current Password] and press
Enter
5Enter your password at the [Enter New Password] and press
Enter
<When the Setup Utility is started up with Supervisor Password>
To disable the User Password
Press only Enter
When the Supervisor Password has not been set, the User Password can
not be set.
Set the Supervisor Password if you have not done so. ( page 11)
NOTE
CAUTION
When you do not want the User Password enabled or changed without
permission:
1Run the Setup Utility and enter the Supervisor Password.
2Using and , select [User Password Protection] and press Enter
3Using and , select [Protected] and press Enter .
NOTE
Your password will not be displayed on the screen.
Limit your password to seven characters. Note that there is no distinction
between upper and lower case letters.
Only the alphabet keys or number keys can be used. Note that the space
bar and function keys cannot be used.
NOTE
6Re-enter your password at the [Confirm New Password] and
press Enter
<When the Setup Utility is started up with Supervisor Password>
To disable the User Password
Press only Enter
7At the [Setup Notice], press Enter
8Press F10 and select [Yes], then press Enter

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Security Measures
1Run the Setup Utility (page 36)
2Using either or , select [Security]
3Using either or , select [Hard Disk Lock] and press
Enter
4To enable the Hard Disk Lock
Select [Enable] and press Enter
At the [Caution], press Enter .
To disable the Hard Disk Lock
Select [Disable] and press Enter
5Press F10 and select [Yes], then press Enter
To change your hard disk:
To change your hard disk drive, contact Panasonic Technical Support.
Before changing the hard disk, be sure to set the [Hard Disk Lock] to [Dis-
able].
In the default setting, [Hard Disk Lock] is set to [Disable].
You cannot set the [Hard Disk Lock] without setting the Supervisor Password.
Set the Supervisor Password if you have not done so. ( page 11)
The hard disk protection function only works with internal hard disk. This function
does not work with external hard disk.
NOTE
CAUTION
When the Hard Disk Lock is set to [Enable], it is impossible to read/write data from/to
the hard disk when the hard disk is inserted in a different computer, since a password is
also set for the hard disk. When the hard disk is returned to the original computer, you
can read and write data as before. In this case, however, make the settings in the Setup
Utility exactly the same as they were before the hard disk was removed.
It is possible to set the Hard Disk Lock even if [Password on boot] is set to [Disable], but
we recommend that [Password on boot] be set to [Enable] for security reasons.
(Note that this Hard Disk Lock does not guarantee complete protection of data.)
When you do not want the data on the hard disk to be read/written
Procedure

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Computing on the Road
One of the main features of notebook-type computers is that you have the power of
computing away from your home or office. In the following, information is provided on
how to maximize use of the battery pack which is necessary for such computing.
Four Important Points
Conserving Power
Be sure to charge your battery before and after use.
To get the maximum use of your battery, set the power man-
agement mode.
Check to see that you have your AC adaptor with you before
leaving your home or office.
Purchasing a spare battery (CF-VZSU24) is highly recommended.
Always watch your battery level!
Leave your computer off when it is not in use
( “Starting Up/Shutting Down”)
Adjust the brightness (darker) with Fn + F1
By holding down on the keys ( will be displayed), the degree of brightness will
be lowered, thereby lowering the power consumption.
Before stepping away from your computer, press Fn + F7
or Fn + F10 to put your computer in the standby mode or
hibernation mode (page 7)
Windows 2000
In [Control Panel] - [Power Options], make settings in detail
By making settings in detail for the timeout, alarm, etc., it is possible to control
the consumption of power.
Windows XP
In [Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] - [Power Op-
tions], make settings in detail
By making settings in detail for the timeout, alarm, etc., it is possible to control
the consumption of power.
By selecting [Max Battery] in [Power Schemes], the battery’s operating time can
be extended even further.
Windows 2000
Set [ReduceOn] to [On] in [Control Panel] - [Settings] - [Dis-
play] - [Settings] - [Advanced]
Windows XP
Set [ReduceOn] to [On] in [Control Panel] - [Appearance and
Themes] - [Display] - [Settings] - [Advanced]
You can control power consumption by changing the display performance sepa-
rately for “AC adaptor connected” and “AC adaptor disconnected (i.e., running on
batteries).” (In the default setting, [ReduceOn] is set to [On].)
If image processing, etc., seems slow when running on batteries only, set
[ReduceOn] to [Off].
Windows 2000
Setting the Intel®SpeedStep™ technology ( page 15)
You can control power consumption by setting CPU performance separately for “AC
adaptor connected” and “AC adaptor disconnected (i.e., running on batteries).”
POINT 4
POINT 2
POINT 1
POINT 3
Things to Remember
CAUTION
When installed in a network environment (except when the Wake up from LAN
function is in use).
Do not use the standby or hibernation mode.
After resuming operation from the standby or hibernation mode, the network con-
nection may be severed or the computer will not work properly.

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Computing on the Road
Select on the taskbar
You can control the power consumption by setting the CPU performance separately for
“Running on batteries” and “Plugged in”. For performance settings, select either [Maxi-
mum Performance], [Automatic], [Battery Optimized Performance] or [Maximum Bat-
tery].
Setting the Intel(R) SpeedStep (TM) technology
Displays settings currently in effect.
Display detailed settings ( screen
in the “CAUTION” shown below)
The icon differs depending on the current setting.
Maximum Performance (The CPU performance is automatically maxi-
mized at all times.)
Automatic (The CPU performance is automatically maximized only when
necessary.)
Battery Optimized Performance
Maximum Battery (Maximum battery life)
You can also start using [Start] - [Settings] - [Control Panel] - [Power Options]
- [Intel(R) SpeedStep(TM) technology].
Be sure to log on with the administrator or power user authority when chang-
ing the Intel SpeedStep technology setting.
When set to [Automatic], some noise may be generated when audio files are
played. In this case, select settings for either [Maximum Performance] or
[Battery Optimized Performance].
Do not add the check mark for [Disable Intel
SpeedStep technology control].
Do not delete the check mark for [Disable au-
dio notification when performance changes].
Windows 2000
NOTE
CAUTION
Start-up methods

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Battery Power
Battery Status
Charging
Fully-charged
Battery charge is low (the charge is less than approx. 9%
capacity)
Battery pack or charger may not be working properly.
Quickly remove the battery pack and disconnect the AC
adaptor, then connect them again. If the problem persists,
contact Panasonic Technical Support.
Unable to recharge due to violation of temperature limits.
(The ambient temperature is outside the allowable range.
Once the allowable range requirement is satisfied, charg-
ing begins automatically.)
Battery pack is not connected or charging not being performed.
Battery Status
Battery Indicator
Orange*
Green*
Red
Blinking red*
Blinking orange*
Not lit
* When the AC adaptor is connected.
This computer prevents overcharging of the battery by recharging only when the
remaining power is less than approx. 95% of capacity after the battery is fully charged.
Press Fn + F9 to check the remaining battery power on the
screen
Fn + F9
The actual remaining battery capacity and the displayed indication may differ.
When the battery pack is not in the computer, is displayed.
There may be a discrepancy with the % value that is displayed on the taskbar of
Windows, but this is not a malfunction.
Use the Battery Indicator to Check the Battery Status
NOTE
NOTE
• The battery indicator light remains red.
• The battery remaining displays 99% and the indica-
tor light is orange for a long period of time.
• Low battery warning appears after a short period of time.
This may be caused by the use of standby mode for
long periods of time. The battery is discharging while
the computer is in standby mode when the AC adap-
tor is not connected.
To correct this, ex-
ecute the “Refresh
Battery” utility.
(page 18)
Check the remaining battery capacity with the power off or with
the computer in standby/hibernation mode
You can view the battery indicator light to check the remaining battery capacity
when the AC adaptor is not connected and you slide the power switch with the
display closed and the latch locked.
Battery Indicator
Power Switch
Battery Indicator
Red
Blinking Orange
Orange
Blinking Green
Green
Remaining Battery Capacity
0 %- 4 %
5 %- 19 %
20 %- 49 %
50 %- 94 %
95 %- 100 %

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Battery Power
When the Remaining Battery Charge Becomes Low
Save your data and power off your computer
Then:
Plug in the AC adaptor, and fully charge your battery.
Use a spare battery if you have one.
In the standby mode, do not remove/change the battery pack.
If you have neither the AC adaptor nor an extra battery, power the computer off.
Remaining Battery Level Confirmation by Alarm
The computer can be set to notify of a low battery level, etc. using the following menu.
When the battery level goes down to the level specified, the computer sets off an alarm
and displays a message indicating the low battery level.
Windows 2000
[Control Panel] - [Power Options] - [Alarms]
Windows XP
[Control Panel] - [Performance and Maintenance] - [Power Options] - [Alarms]
Set the value for the [Critical battery alarm] to 5% or more. This is necessary for the
standby or hibernation function to be completed (assuring data is saved) when the
battery level is low.
When making a setting for [When the alarm goes off, the computer will:] in [Alarms]-
[Alarm Action], add a check mark for [Force standby or shutdown even if a program
stops responding].
If the computer shuts down or enters the standby or hibernation mode by the alarm
settings, start up the computer or resume operations after connecting the AC adap-
tor. If the computer starts up or resumes while the AC adaptor is not connected,
Windows may not operate properly or alarm operations may stop working.
When remaining battery capacity falls to 9%, a beep will sound irrespective of the
alarm settings.
When disabling the speakers with the Setup Utility (or pressing Fn + F4 ), the
sound alarm is also disabled.

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The battery pack has a function for measuring, storing and learning about battery ca-
pacity. Using this function properly to accurately display remaining battery capacity re-
quires that the battery pack be fully charged (charged to 100%), then fully discharged,
and then fully charged again.
This procedure should be performed once after you purchase the computer. As you use
the battery pack over a long period of time, the remaining capacity display may become
inaccurate due to aging of the battery pack and other factors. The procedure described
below should be performed again.
1Attach the battery pack and connect the AC adaptor
Remove all peripherals (except for the battery pack and AC adaptor).
2Use the “Refresh Battery” utility to fully discharge the battery
pack
1Run the Setup Utility. ( page 36)
2Select [Refresh Battery] from [Exit] menu, then press Enter .
3At the confirmation message, select [Yes], then press Enter .
The battery pack will be completely charged and discharged, the computer will
power off automatically, and then charging will commence. It takes approximately
3 hours until the power automatically goes off through the complete discharge of
the battery from the fully charged state.
3Allow the battery pack to charge until the battery indicator turns
green
Charging Time: Approximately 3 hours.
Accurately Displaying Battery Capacity
Battery Power
If the computer is turned off (electrical power outage, accidental removal of the
AC adaptor, etc.), the battery will not be refreshed correctly.
NOTE

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CAUTION
When the charge provided by your battery pack is supplied for only a short period of
time, even after fully charging according to the instructions, it may be time to replace
your battery pack. The battery pack is a consumable item and therefore will require
replacement (CF-VZSU24).
Replacing the Battery Pack
1Power off your computer ( “Starting Up/Shutting Down”)
Do not shut down using the standby function.
Battery Power
Do not touch the terminals on the battery pack and the computer. The battery
pack may no longer function properly if the contacts are dirty or damaged. Also,
the computer may not operate properly.
The battery pack is not charged when the computer is first purchased. Be sure to
charge it before using it for the first time. When the AC adaptor is connected to
the computer, charging begins automatically.
Use only the specified battery pack (CF-VZSU24) with your computer.
2Turn your computer over and remove the battery pack
Remove the battery pack while sliding the latches inward.
In the standby mode, do not remove/change the battery pack. Re-
moving the pack in the standby mode will erase your data and may
damage the computer.
CAUTION
Latches
3
Be sure the battery pack is properly connected to the connector.
CAUTION
Insert the battery pack
Make sure the battery pack is facing the correct direction, then slide it in
the direction of the arrow, and then check to ensure that the battery pack
is held firmly by the latches on the left and right sides, which indicates
that it is securely inserted.

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SD-MovieStage
SD-MovieStage makes it possible to record the multimedia contents stored on your
hard disk drive or various other media onto an SD memory card.
Run the SD-MovieStage
Be sure to log on with the administrator authority when running the SD-MovieStage.
CAUTION
NOTE
The screensaver may not work while SD-MovieStage is running.
For more detailed information, refer to the operation of the SD-MovieStage.
Windows 2000 :[Start] - [Programs] - [Panasonic] - [SD-MovieStage] - [manual]
Windows XP :[start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [SD-MovieStage] - [manual]
1Setup the SD-MovieStage
( “First-time Operation”)
2Windows 2000
Select [Start] - [Programs] - [Panasonic] - [SD-MovieStage] - [SD-
MovieStage]
Windows XP
Select [start] - [All Programs] - [Panasonic] - [SD-MovieStage] -
[SD-MovieStage]